Payette County Health Data
Payette County, Idaho
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
47/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
77.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.2 yr
State avg 77.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.8%
State avg 11.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
38
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
147
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
20.8%
State avg 17.7%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
30.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 38.0 per 100K
Dentists
11.5
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
7.6
per 100K residents
Provider counts from CMS NPPES (National Provider Identifier Registry). Data current as of 2026.
Chronic Disease & Behavioral Health
These prevalence estimates come from the CDC PLACES program (Population-Level Analysis and Community Estimates), which combines BRFSS survey data with statistical modeling to produce county-level rates. Estimates are age-adjusted to enable fair comparisons across counties with different age distributions. Use them to spot where Payette County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Payette | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 31.5% | 33.5% | 37.6% | 2.0 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.6% | 9.5% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.4% | 29.4% | 33.5% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 23.5% | 23.4% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Payette | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.6% | 13.9% | 16.3% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.9% | 16.2% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.4% | 23.9% | 27.0% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Payette | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 70.5% | 71.4% | 74.9% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 60.5% | 63.0% | 57.3% | 2.5 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 65.1% | 66.8% | 73.3% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Payette | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.8% | 17.4% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 30.9% | 33.8% | 37.3% | 2.9 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Payette County nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Payette County Primary Care Ratios Trailing National Median
Health data brief for Payette County, Idaho.
In Payette County, the primary care provider ratio is 38 per 100,000 residents, which is nearly half the national median of 70 per 100,000. The mental health provider ratio also sits below the national median of 250, at 147 per 100,000. Data show that 20.8% of residents report poor or fair health, exceeding the national average of 17%. The county’s life expectancy is 77.2 years, slightly below the state average of 77.5 years but comparable to the national average of 77 years. Payette’s uninsured rate is 11.8%, which is almost identical to the Idaho state average of 11.7% but remains higher than the national 10% average. These statistics highlight provider access differences when compared to state and national medians. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Payette County, Idaho
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Payette County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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Data Sources
Health data sourced from the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, a collaboration between the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute.
Data is informational only. Not medical or health advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.